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We have put together this single Survivor's Guide page for all those visiting the London in 2012 for the Olympic Games. This page is made up of all collection of useful tools and RSS news feeds to help you through your stay in London. If you need more information about the Olympic games, please visit the Official London2012 Olympic website. Please do enjoy your stay in London. As for us, we will keep adding more useful stuff to this page, so keep watching. Oh, do check out our one page guide to the Sports in London Olympic Games in 2012.
LONDON OLYMPIC COUNTDOWN:
Olympic Games: 27 Jul - 12 Aug 2012 : Starts in 898 days. Paralympic Games: 29 Aug - 09 Sep 2012 : Starts in 931 days.
LONDON OLYMPIC NEWS:
- Olympic Park wins award for accessible design
Mon, 8 Feb 2010 01:29
The Olympic Park’s ‘Inclusive Design Strategy’ was recognised for the ‘Award for Equality and Diversity’ by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) at an awards ceremony last week. ... - Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Tony Hall made peers in House of Lords
Fri, 5 Feb 2010 01:57
Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Tony Hall have been appointed to the House of Lords as Crossbench (non-party political) peers. ... - Desmond Tutu visits Olympic Park and pledges support for London 2012
Thu, 4 Feb 2010 02:51
London 2012 today welcomed a special visitor to east London, as Archbishop Desmond Tutu was given a tour of the Olympic Park site and expressed his belief that the London 2012 Games will inspire people across ... - Two more blocks structurally complete on Olympic Village
Wed, 3 Feb 2010 12:44
Progress continues on the build of the Olympic Village with three of the 11 residential plots now structurally complete. ... - John Lewis appointed London 2012 Tier Three provider
Mon, 1 Feb 2010 01:53
John Lewis has been appointed the Official Department Store provider for the London 2012 Games. ... - Olympic gold medallist sees Velodrome steel structure complete
Thu, 28 Jan 2010 10:03
Jamie Staff, gold medallist in the Team Sprint at the Beijing 2008 Games, visited the London 2012 Velodrome this week to mark the completion of the venue’s steel structure. ... - London 2012 Young Leaders Programme launches
Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:48
The London 2012 Young Leaders Programme launched today, offering young people the opportunity to make a positive difference to their lives and local communities. ...
- Guide to London's Olympics venues
Mon, 06 Jun 2005 10:
Interactive guide to 2012 Olympics ... - More from the BBC on London 2012
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 16:
... - London takes over as Olympic host
Sun, 24 Aug 2008 13:
Mayor Boris Johnson receives the Olympic flag to signal the start of London's reign as Olympic host city and spark wild celebrations in the capital. ... - Plans for 2012 VeloPark unveiled
Mon, 08 Sep 2008 11:
Triple gold medallist Chris Hoy helps unveil designs for London's 2012 Olympic cycling facilities. ... - 2012 bosses deny demolition plan
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:
London 2012 chiefs tell BBC Sport they are not seriously considering a scheme to flatten the Olympic Stadium after the Games. ... - Public 'fearing Olympics failure'
Fri, 05 Sep 2008 02:
Most Britons do not think the government is capable of successfully managing the 2012 Olympics, a survey suggests. ... - Cultural Olympiad plans unveiled
Thu, 04 Sep 2008 11:
Plans for a four-year programme of cultural events ahead of the 2012 Olympics are announced in London. ...
LONDON OLYMPIC DISCUSSION FORUM:
- terrifishpie on "Renting property out during the Olympics"
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:05
Hi I recently bought a property in Woolwich Arsenal (very near to Greenwich - 20min bus journey) and intend to rent it out during the Olympic Games. Is anyone else thinking along those lines? Know it's a little premature but I'd like to start ... - Paula on "What Olympic Sport should I start in time for the London Olympics?"
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:30
I want to take part in the Olympics in London. I'm fit and a good all-rounder when it comes to sports. However which sport would be the easiest to take part in considering I'm not an expert in any at the minute. How do I go about entering into the ... - terrifishpie on "Follow London2012 on Twitter"
Thu, 14 May 2009 13:15
Check this out: http://twitter.com/london2012team ... - Emily on "Accommodation for the Olympic Games in London"
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:52
I'm can't wait for the Olympics! Although I'm not a million miles away from London I'd really like to be as close to Olympic Village as possible. Can anyone recommend a B&B or hotel that is reasonably priced and has a good location? ... - rebecky_c on "Looking for a sociable cycling club in Reading area..."
Thu, 14 May 2009 11:24
Hi I'm not a cycling pro but love peddling on my bike for leisure. Does anyone know a cycling club in Berkshire (ideally near Reading) that doesn't take itself too seriously? Also looking for one with a good social life. Thanks! ... - michael on "London Olympic"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:40
Umm can't wait for the Olympic games to come to London. I have booked my ticket to some far away land. I can't see how London will cope with the extra million people, the underground is bad enough now and its worst during the summer. ... - london on "Team GB or England?"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 21:06
Are we going as Team GB or Team England for this Olympic? ... - nativebreed on "London Olympic pages"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:01
Just stumbled across the London Olympic business pages at http://olympic.gb.com - great idea to give businesses the opportunity to gain something from the Olympic games. I must say, the way things are going at the moment, only the big boys are ... - administrator on "What is the difference between UK, England, Great Britain (GB) and British Isles"
Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:53
This is one question most would like to ask, but never do. For those of you that want to know, here is the answer below. British Isles = England + Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland + Ireland United Kingdom (UK) = England + Wales + Scotland + ...
THE WEATHER IN LONDON:
- Tuesday: sleet shower, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 0°C (32°F)
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:40
Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: 0°C (32°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 13mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 1011mb, Humidity: 77%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:24GMT, ... - Wednesday: sleet shower, Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: -2°C (28°F)
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:40
Max Temp: 5°C (41°F), Min Temp: -2°C (28°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 15mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1014mb, Humidity: 65%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:22GMT, ... - Thursday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 3°C (37°F), Min Temp: -2°C (28°F)
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:40
Max Temp: 3°C (37°F), Min Temp: -2°C (28°F), Wind Direction: NNE, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1023mb, Humidity: 54%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:20GMT, ...
LONDON UNDERGROUND (TUBE):
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WHAT'S ON IN LONDON:
- Arshile Gorky: A Retrospective
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:40
See more than 150 works by American artist Arshile Gorky at London's Tate Modern. 10 Feb-3 May ... - Wearable Art
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:29
Music, fashion, design and performance merge for this über cool London Fashion Week party at Egg. 20 Feb ... - Posh
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:42
Laura Wade's new play, Posh, opens up the oak-panelled rooms of Oxford University at London's Royal Court. 9 Apr-22 May Book online: http:/ ... - Off The Endz
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:18
See Bola Agbaje's sassy new play starring Ashley Walters and Lorraine Burroughs at the Royal Court Theatre. 11 Feb-13 Mar Book online: ... - Race for Life in London
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:11
Join in a Race for Life in London, and help raise money for Cancer Research UK. 22 May-31 Jul ... - Summer Swing at Kew Gardens 2010
Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:39
Enjoy an open air concert in Kew Gardens. Jools Holland, Alison Moyet and Bucks Fizz are on the line-up. 6-10 Jul ... - Newham London Run2010
Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:31
Race in London's Olympic Park this spring as part of the Newham London Run2010. 7 Mar ... - London Chamber Orchestra: Inspired by Architecture
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:21
London Chamber Orchestra performs several five-minute works inspired by London buildings at The Octagon. 6 Mar ... - England v Egypt Football Match at Wembley Stadium
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:34
England's opening match of 2010 will see Egypt visit Londons's iconic Wembley Stadium for the first time. 3 Mar ... - Saracens v Harlequins at Wembley Stadium
Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:36
Saracens return to Wembley in 2010 to play Harlequins in a Guiness Premiership match. 17 Apr ...
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LONDON DAILY NEWS:
- Ice 'probable cause' of BA crash
Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:
The fault which caused a plane to crash land at Heathrow airport in January 2008 was "unrecognised", a report says. ... - Ali Dizaei jailed for corruption
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:
Metropolitan Police Commander Ali Dizaei is sentenced to four years for misconduct and perverting the course of justice. ... - 'Night Stalker' suspect in court
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:
A man appears in court charged with a series of rapes and indecent assaults on elderly people in London over 17 years. ... - Young Londoners fear for future
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 11:
A report warns almost 40,000 young Londoners fear they will never earn enough to provide for themselves. ... - Illegal weapons' dealers jailed
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:
Two arms dealers from London, who illegally supplied weapons to the Sri Lankan armed forces during the civil war, are jailed. ... - Woman to hula hoop Kilimanjaro
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 08:
A London woman whose best friend has fought cancer is to hula hoop on top of Africa's highest mountain to raise money. ... - Mother sets up stalking helpline
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:
The mother of a woman who was killed by an ex-boyfriend in London's Harvey Nicholls helps to set up an advice line. ...
- Gay man 'murdered after unwanted sexual advances'
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:
Father killed a homosexual because he made 'unwanted sexual advances' on him, a court hears ... - Oligarch sues Russian TV channel for libel over Litvinenko murder
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:
Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky sues over a 'savage libel' that he was behind the murder of Alexander Litvinenko by radioactive poisoning ... - Landowner given life sentence for murdering wife whose body has never been found
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:
Wealthy landowner jailed for life for the murder of his wife, whose body has never been found ... - Premier League footballer arrested for 'nightclub attack'
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:
Stoke City striker Ricardo Fuller was arrested after an incident at a nightclub yesterday morning, the football club said ... - London director realises life-long dream with a little help from the Big Issue
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:
Film made for £100,000 after the director won a Big Issue competition and secured backing from TV drama king Paul Abbott is released in London this weekend ... - Teenage pedestrian killed in BMW smash
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:
... - Glastonbury founder's solar-powered plans
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:
Glastonbury Festival founder Michael Eavis unveils plans to build Britain's biggest private solar electricity system ...
- St Helier ward closes as patients struck down with winter vomiting bug
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:41
Health chiefs were forced to introduce a temporary ward closure today after patients were struck down with norovirus - the winter vomiting bug. ... - Jail for man who slashed ex's wrist
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 10:32
A 41-YEAR-OLD Flackwell Heath man who slashed his ex-partner's wrist before twice trying to strangle her has been jailed for 14 years. ... - Bid to halve pothole budget axed
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 13:58
COUNCIL bosses today agreed not to slash the pothole budget in half after an outcry from residents as pay is frozen for staff. ... - Pair jailed after staged bookmaker robbery
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:43
A PRINCES Risborough man who helped stage an armed robbery at a bookmaker’s has been jailed for two years. ... - New nursery to open in Beaconsfield
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:24
A NEW day care nursery is opening in Beaconsfield Old Town. ... - Pay frozen at council
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:04
COUNCIL staff will have their pay frozen in the next financial year, it was announced today. ... - Search for new Miss Buckinghamshire
Mon, 08 Feb 2010 15:04
THE search is on for the next Miss Buckinghamshire. ...
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